2015
DENTAL ASSISTANT
SHORT COURSES
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINING SOLUTIONS
Dental Assistant Training Solutions is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), registered by the national regulatory
body, Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). We specialise in training for the dental industry delivering nationally
recognised qualifications and short courses. Dental Assistant Training Solutions is approved to deliver training as part of
the Australian Apprenticeship scheme.
ABOUT OUR TRAINING
Dental Assistant Training Solutions offers:
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Modern training facilities with fully operational surgeries and sterilisation rooms
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Small class sizes
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Highly experienced trainers who are also actively involved in the dental industry
SHORT COURSE TRAINING OPTIONS
Classroom Training
Undertake our full-time or part-time courses in modern training facilities that ensure you are
work-ready in the quickest possible time.
Customised Training
Talk to us about customised options to maximise training for your staff. Please see the Customised
Training page in this booklet for more information.
In-House Training
Save time and money by having training delivered in your practice. Minimum numbers apply.
We understand that ongoing professional development enhances
skills and workplace practice. Dental Assistant Training Solutions offer
a range of courses that can be undertaken in our training centres or in
your dental practice.
Our trainers are specialists in their field and are committed to
delivering training that is underpinned by up-to-date knowledge,
principles and practices.
Infection Control for the Dental Environment
Register an expression
of interest for this course
Attracts 6 CPD Points
COURSE OUTLINE
Full day – 9.30am to 4.00pm
This 1 day Infection Control Course has been approved to attract 6 CPD points. This is an
excellent course for ensuring all team members comply with the Australian Standards and
ADA guidelines, making it a valuable annual professional development event for
all practices.
This comprehensive training program covers major areas of concern relating
to infection control in the dental environment.
• Basic infection control strategies
• Disease transmission
• Applying effective work practices
• Hazards and risks
• Instrument reprocessing and sterilisation
• Successful infection control management
Talk to us about having this training delivered at your practice.
Minimum numbers apply.
Who Should Attend
A dental assistant or practice wishing to ensure infection control practices meet
current requirements.
ENROLMENT FEE - Full day $550 inc GST
Enrolment fee covers training material, workbook, PPE, lunch and refreshments.
ENROLMENT FEE - Full day $440 inc GST
Enrolment fee covers training material, workbook and refreshments.
Lunch is included for full day course.
Workplace Mentoring
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of interest for this course
COURSE OUTLINE
Half day – 9.00am to 1.00pm
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Preferred learning styles of adults
Principles of adult learning
Observation techniques
Questioning techniques
Competency based learning principles
Giving constructive feedback
Who Should Attend
A person who provides training to new staff including trainees and would like to develop
their knowledge of adult-learning principles as well as techniques for training staff in the
workplace and giving constructive feedback.
ENROLMENT FEE - Half day $275 inc GST
A discount of $50 applies to participants with a trainee currently enroled in a Certificate
course with Dental Assistant Training Solutions.
Enrolment fee covers workbook and morning tea
Dental Implant Nursing - Introduction
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of interest for this course
COURSE OUTLINE
Full day – 9.30am to 4.00pm
A comprehensive course, including a practical session, which prepares you to assist
with this increasingly popular treatment.
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Implant surgery – vs – conventional restorative surgery
Gathering a patient’s personal and medical history
Coordinating the treatment plan
The need for a sterile environment
Infection control
Setting up the surgery
Assisting the practitioner
Cleaning up the surgery
Who Should Attend
A dental assistant wishing to learn the many aspects of dental implant nursing from
coordinating the appointments to assisting the surgery. Previous experience with general
and surgical extractions is recommended.
ENROLMENT FEE - Full day $550 inc GST
Enrolment fee covers training material, lunch and refreshments.
Dental Assistant Training Solutions can offer customised
training for your dental team.
Customised training can be a great alternative to traditional training methods as it provides participants with
a tailored education experience, specific to the needs of your organisation.
BENEFITS OF CUSTOMISED TRAINING
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Relevant: Customised training will provide your team with training designed to suit your
specific needs which are relevant to your practice. We are able to develop in consultation
with you, training that is specific to your organisation’s needs and objectives.
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Alignment: Customised training provides practical and professional training options
aligned with the culture, mission, values, and goals of your dental practice. We can work
with you to benefit your ongoing organisational needs and develop a learning program for
all your staff.
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Cost Effective: Customised training can be a cost effective way to improve performance
and offer employees opportunities for growth and development.
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Efficiency: Customised training can be an efficient alternative to traditional training
options as the training is designed for your practice. This ensures your team gets the most
out of the time they are away from the practice.
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Skills and Knowledge: As the training is customised to your practice, your employees
will be able to transfer their newly learned knowledge and skills to the workplace
immediately, resulting in improved performance and productivity.
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Timeliness and Flexibility: We work with you. We offer training whenever or wherever
it is convenient for you including during the day, evenings or weekends. Training sessions
can be arranged to suit staff rosters, down-time and scheduled around other workplace
activity.
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Facilities: Training can be delivered at your practice, offsite or at our purpose built training
facilities in Newcastle, Melbourne and Sydney where we can offer catering and audiovisual equipment.
We understand that you want timely, relevant, cost effective and performance enhancing programs for your staff.
Our daily training rate includes the trainer, workshop manuals, customisation of the course content, certificates for
participants, administration fees and our consultation services.
We are able to provide quality training programs that are nationally recognised or those that can simply address your
organisational requirements. Our experienced trainers can advise you on the training options available and work with
you to develop a tailored training program suitable for your practice and your team.
For more information please contact us on 02 4929 7411 or visit dentalassistanttraining.com.au
TERMS &
CONDITIONS
ENROLMENT CONDITIONS
GRIEVANCES AND COMPLAINTS
You must enrol and pay the course fee, either in full if under $1000
or as per the Instalment Schedule.
Dental Assistant Training Solutions reserves the right to adjust and
tailor the contents of courses to meet customer needs.
Dental Assistant Training Solutions treats all grievances and
complaints seriously and processes all reported incidents within a
very strict time frame with respect and confidentiality.
Enrolments for the Certificate III and the Certificate IV in Dental
Assisting are limited to Australian citizens, permanent residents or
New Zealand passport holders who have lived in Australia for more
than 6 months. Short courses are open to everyone.
Dental Assistant Training Solutions encourages you to seek
assistance from your trainer or assessor if you are having difficulty
meeting your training commitments.
Course dates are subject to change.
It is the policy of Dental Assistant Training Solutions to provide
monthly progress reports to both the student and, if applicable the
employer and/or supervisor.
MONEY MATTERS
COUNSELLING
Dental Assistant Training Solutions trainers and assessors are not
trained counsellors and cannot provide counselling services in
relation to problems of a personal nature. They can, however, help
you identify an appropriate service.
LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND NUMERACY (LLN)
Where the enrolment fee is more than $1,000 our Instalment
Schedule is used to make payments in 3 installments.
Dental Assistant Training Solutions will provide additional
support or refer a participant to a LLN support provider if he/
she experiences difficulties in reading, writing and mathematical
concepts.
A Tax Invoice and receipt will be issued.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Enrolment fee subject to change.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Deferment of an enrolment to a later course will be considered
in extenuating circumstances. Applications for deferment will be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All requests for refunds must
be submitted in writing.
No refunds will be provided if cancellation of enrolment is less than
2 weeks before the commencement of a course. For cancellations
between 2 and 3 weeks before the commencement of a course a
50% cancellation fee will be applied.
Dental Assistant Training Solutions has a no drug or alcohol
consumption policy and any participant perceived to be under
the influence of these substances whilst undertaking training or
assessment will be subject to disciplinary action. This may include
suspension, expulsion or any other penalty.
PERSONAL SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
There will be no refund for cancellation of enrolment after
the course has commenced or if a participant’s enrolment is
terminated due to serious misconduct.
Dental Assistant Training Solutions is required, under state
Workplace Health and Safety Acts to provide a safe and
healthy training environment. A course participant must accept
responsibility for their own personal safety and ensure he/she does
not do anything that would put themselves, other participants, a
trainer or an assessor at risk of harm.
Courses may be cancelled when there are insufficient enrolments.
When Dental Assistant Training Solutions cancels a course,
participants will be entitled to a full refund or transfer to a future
course.
In the event of an incident that requires medical attention, an
ambulance will be called. Ambulance and medical expenses
related to the incident will be your responsibility. Dental Assistant
Training Solutions accepts no responsibility for these.
ACCESS AND EQUITY
RECOGNITION APPLICATION
Dental Assistant Training Solutions is committed to ensuring a
participant has every opportunity to successfully complete training
and will endeavour to accommodate the needs of all course
participants.
CLOTHING
You may be required to wear black or navy long pants, a white
shirt or blouse and closed-in shoes if you are undertaking practical
sessions in a surgery and sterilisation area.
IMMUNISATION
Some State Departments indicate you must be immunised for
Hepatitis B and Tetanus, if your work involves contact or exposure
to blood or bodily substances. Please check with the
Department of Health in your state. You may be required
to provide your trainer with your immunisation record.
Recognition may be given if you are able to provide evidence of
prior learning or current workplace practice. Qualifications from
other RTOs will not be accepted for the purpose of recognition
if they are not certified copies or if they are more than 3 years old
unless you can provide evidence of currency of practice.
SERIOUS MISCONDUCT
Serious misconduct will not be tolerated and will result in a
participant being temporarily suspended pending investigation that
may lead to the enrolment being terminated. Serious misconduct
refers to violence of any kind, bullying and harassment, theft,
misuse or damage to facilities, equipment
and training materials, attendance under the influence of alcohol or
drugs, including the inappropriate use of legal drugs.
OTHER
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companies.
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Newcastle
Level 1 / 366 Hunter Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
(a short walk from Civic Station)
Sydney
Level 11 / 33 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000
(a short walk from Wynyard Station)
Melbourne
Level 1 / 360 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
(just off Bourke Street Mall)
T: 02 4929 7411 | F: 02 4929 2488
E: [email protected]
www.dentalassistanttraining.com.au
ABN: 83120 336 503 RTO CODE: 91426